Iran’s Supreme Leader Orders Direct Attack on Israel
In a dramatic turn of events, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has reportedly ordered a direct attack on Israel in response to the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week. The tension between Iran and Israel has escalated to a dangerous level, with both sides pointing fingers at each other for the recent violence.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held an emergency meeting in Jeddah at Iran’s request to discuss the assassination and the expected retaliation. Iran’s acting foreign minister, Baqeri Ali Bagheri Kani, stated that Iran had “no choice” but to respond and described the retaliation as a defense of its sovereignty and national security.
The assassination of Haniyeh, carried out in a heavily protected guesthouse in Tehran, has raised concerns about a potential wider conflict between Iran and Israel. Previous attacks on Iranian targets in Syria and the recent strike on the Iranian diplomatic compound in Damascus have heightened tensions in the region.
As the world waits for Iran’s next move, concerns about a possible Hezbollah attack on Israel from Lebanon have also emerged. Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia and political movement, has vowed to respond to the killing of one of its senior commanders by Israel.
The situation in the Middle East is tense, with flights being cancelled, foreign governments urging their citizens to leave, and preparations for war underway. The region stands on the brink of a potential conflict that could have far-reaching consequences for the entire region. As the world watches and waits, the threat of a major escalation looms large.
